What Are Some Of The Most Luxurious Amenities Found On Private Jets?

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Everyone loves an airline amenity kit; it makes air travel feel more special. It's like a gift that will improve your travel experience, but have you ever wondered what guests receive on private jets? What added extras might there also be, and can you take them home?

On a private jet, everything is well-thought-out in terms of creating the best passenger experience, and every luxury is catered for. From Egyptian cotton high thread count linens and bedding to the tea served onboard, it is designed to offer the best of the best. You can even ask for special request items in advance and choose what meals and drinks you'd like to have. Whether it's a particular flower arrangement or a special movie, it will be arranged.

The right fragrance is the first step in the cabin. Elizabeth Arden's green tea eau de parfum is a popular choice for making the aircraft smell fresh and luxurious.

Most private jet operators offer a hot or cold towel service depending on the weather at the destination. When time is short and speed is of the essence, Bulgari oshibori are offered. They are luxury refreshing towels scented with green or white tea.

You will find a selection of full-sized amenities and branded products in the bathrooms. Popular products are L'Occitane, Molton Brown, and Jo Malone. There will also be a selection of one-time personal-use items such as combs, toothbrushes, and toothpaste, as well as mini-size deodorants, hair sprays, and other toiletries. They are well-stocked to provide any item that a person may need to freshen up during a flight. Emergency first-aid items include Band-aids, eye drops, nasal sprays, and antiseptic wipes.

Amenity kits can be personally tailored to clients, even having their initials embroidered on the case. These can include any number of items, including lip balm, hand cream, facial moisturizer, refreshing towels, a dental kit, a pen, and more.

Sometimes, eye masks and socks are included in amenity kits. More unusual items are a shoe horn and mints. Popular luxury brands include La Prairie, Bulgari, L'Occitane, and Salvatore Ferragamo. These kits are designed to be taken away as a souvenir of the flight.

The flight attendant will make up a bed with the plushest pillows, duvets, and finest linen. Cashmere blankets are usually available. Pajama sets are available in two sizes and come in their own bag to take away with you if you wish. On private jets, there is usually a selection of silk or bamboo individual eye masks, slippers, and cashmere socks; all can be taken away. Ear plugs are always available onboard for better rest.

Private jet glassware is often from crystal company Baccarat and is in tumbler, highball, red and white wine glass, and champagne flute format. You will more likely be served with trays, silverware, and cutlery from Christofle, a Parisian goldsmith. Your food will be served on luxurious flatware especially chosen for the aircraft. Whatever luxury you could ever want, you will likely find it a private flight.

Writer - Patricia joins Simple Flying with over 20 years of experience in aviation. She has served as cabin crew on flights from economy-class to private jets. Patricia has a master's level postgraduate diploma in Human Factors in Aviation and has written about aviation since 2010. Based in Dubai